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Lakewood Ranch resident Virginia Craig uses tools, like increasing font size, on websites to help her see better.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
New look in store for government websites?

Government websites struggle to balance cost, information offerings for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.

  • East County
  • News
"The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade" runs through Aug. 30. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2019
'The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade' celebrates the glory days of Hollywood

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show honors the past without living in it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Half the lighting, all the warning

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota sophomore quarterback Bryan Gagg’s six-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds left gave the Sailors a 13-12 win over North Port on Oct. 21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eggs were scattered along the path leading to the shore at Beach Access 5 for the SKVA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 26.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
Roadblocks threaten future SKVA Easter egg hunts

County staff says the business association needs to obtain certain approvals to continue to host the event in its location off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 6, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Learn from The Bay's public engagement

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Amanda Sebastiano Drs. Maribel Santos-Cordero and Francisco Marcano have participated in more than 10 events, including Tour de Cure, for causes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2014
Dentist goes the distance for patient

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero will use her patient as inspiration during this year's Tour de Cure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2012
County makes pay changes for deputies

Manatee County commissioners Thursday night adopted the 2013 Fiscal Year Budget, and made provisions for the Sheriff's Office to correct pay compression issues.

  • East County
  • News
Premier Sports Campus is 127 acres and has 22 fields for soccer and other sports.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2017
Manatee County approves Premier Sports Campus purchase

The deal also includes an option for additional acreage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Artist finds his new direction edgy, arresting

Longbeach Village tenant captures the "outlaw moment" in works inspired by police reports.

  • April Fools
Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in "Come Sunday." Photo courtesy Netflix
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2018
'Come Sunday' tells a powerful and loving story that challenges viewers' beliefs

The Joshua Marston-directed Netflix film "Come Sunday" sends the message that religion does not have to condone sin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Camila Mendes and KJ Apa in "Riverdale." Image source: The CW.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2018
Binge Blog: The teens are at it again

The ridiculous drama "Riverdale," the nostalgia-fest that is "Adventureland" and the sugary-sweet "Nailed It!," all available on Netflix, make up this week's Binge Blog offerings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 6, 2020
Sarasota mothers adjust to life with newborns

As their first Mothers Day approaches, new moms adjust to life in quarantine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.20.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rachel Weeks and Plum take a break on the Southeastern Guide Dog campus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman lands key position with Southeastern Guide Dogs

Lakewood Ranch woman lands key position with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • News
Impact fees are one-time fees charged to developers after the completion of construction projects to help cover the cost of increased stress placed on county infrastructure. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Manatee County impact fees to be set soon

Manatee County seeks public input about latest impact fee study

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
A toothy, thankful grin

Creekwood Dental hosted its second annual Giving Thanks with a Smile free dentistry day Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tara's Marsha Wright gives Petrosino's owner Brenda Edens a big hug for finding her wallet and $15,000 in rings.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2020
Slice of kindness at Italian deli in Bradenton

Tara women's lost wallet and valuable rings returned by Petrosino's deli owner.

  • East County
  • News
Jorja and Jaimi Lowe, of Esplanade, show off their pink pride for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 24, 2015
Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch helps East County commemorate the Ranch turning 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jenny Aldrich plays Princess Jenny during the tour.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
'Discover Sarasota' through a child's mind

The tour will be offered on select Sundays through July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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